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Lemon Pasta

Lemon Herb Pasta Primavera

Light pasta tossed with fresh spring vegetables, lemon zest, and herbs in a delicate garlic butter sauce.

⏱️ 25 min 🍽️ 4 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup asparagus, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh basil and parsley
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil, salt, and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in large pan
  3. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant
  4. Add asparagus and snap peas, cook 3 minutes
  5. Add squash and tomatoes, cook 2 more minutes
  6. Drain pasta, reserve 1 cup pasta water
  7. Add pasta to vegetables with lemon juice and zest
  8. Toss with pasta water to create silky sauce
  9. Season with salt and pepper
  10. Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan
Citrus Salad

Citrus Fennel Salad

Refreshing mix of oranges, grapefruit, and crisp fennel with a honey citrus vinaigrette and toasted almonds.

⏱️ 15 min 🍽️ 6 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 3 oranges, segmented
  • 2 grapefruits, segmented
  • 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Segment citrus fruits over a bowl to catch juices
  2. Thinly slice fennel using mandoline or sharp knife
  3. Soak red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow
  4. Toast almonds in dry pan until golden
  5. Whisk olive oil, honey, vinegar, and 2 tbsp citrus juice
  6. Season dressing with salt and pepper
  7. Arrange greens on serving platter
  8. Top with citrus segments, fennel, and drained onion
  9. Drizzle with vinaigrette
  10. Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh mint
Mango Salsa

Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa

Perfectly grilled white fish topped with vibrant mango salsa bursting with tropical flavors and fresh herbs.

⏱️ 30 min 🍽️ 4 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 4 white fish fillets (mahi-mahi or halibut)
  • 2 ripe mangoes, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Make salsa: combine mango, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño
  2. Add lime juice and cilantro, refrigerate 20 minutes
  3. Brush fish with olive oil, season with cumin, salt, pepper
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
  5. Oil grill grates to prevent sticking
  6. Grill fish 4-5 minutes per side until flaky
  7. Remove fish from grill and let rest
  8. Top each fillet generously with mango salsa
  9. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges
  10. Serve with coconut rice or quinoa
Summer Gazpacho

Chilled Summer Gazpacho

Cool and refreshing tomato-based soup with cucumbers, peppers, and fresh herbs perfect for hot days.

⏱️ 20 min + chill time 🍽️ 6 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • Fresh basil and chives
  • Salt, pepper, and cumin

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion, and garlic in blender
  2. Pulse until chunky but not completely smooth
  3. Add tomato juice, vinegar, and olive oil
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin
  5. Blend until desired consistency is reached
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight
  8. Serve in chilled bowls
  9. Garnish with diced vegetables and fresh herbs
  10. Drizzle with extra olive oil before serving
Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Zesty grilled chicken tacos with caramelized pineapple salsa, fresh cabbage slaw, and cilantro lime crema.

⏱️ 35 min 🍽️ 6 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 pineapple, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • Fresh cilantro
  • 12 corn or flour tortillas
  • Chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Marinate chicken in lime juice, chili powder, and cumin
  2. Grill pineapple chunks until caramelized
  3. Mix grilled pineapple with onion, jalapeño, and cilantro
  4. Make slaw: toss cabbage with lime juice and cilantro
  5. Mix sour cream with lime juice and cilantro for crema
  6. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side
  7. Slice chicken into strips
  8. Warm tortillas on grill or in pan
  9. Assemble tacos with chicken, slaw, and pineapple salsa
  10. Drizzle with cilantro lime crema
Smoothie Bowl

Tropical Sunshine Smoothie Bowl

Vibrant smoothie bowl with mango, pineapple, and banana, topped with fresh fruit, coconut, and granola.

⏱️ 10 min 🍽️ 2 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Fresh fruit for topping (kiwi, berries, passion fruit)
  • Granola
  • Coconut flakes
  • Chia seeds
  • Honey drizzle

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Blend frozen bananas, mango, and pineapple
  2. Add coconut milk and orange juice
  3. Blend until thick and creamy (add more liquid if needed)
  4. Pour into serving bowls
  5. Arrange fresh fruit slices on top
  6. Sprinkle with granola and coconut flakes
  7. Add chia seeds for extra nutrition
  8. Drizzle with honey
  9. Serve immediately with a spoon